Jackson Progress Argus, Burns, Norris face off in Flovilla Mayor race

City of Flovilla, GA

Beth has lived in Flotilla, GA for 39 years. She has three children and three grandchildren. She holds an associate's degree in business management from Southern Crescent Technical College, a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Mercer University, and a master's degree in human resources and labor relations from Penn State University.

Beth is the human resources director at Southern Crescent Technical College.

Beth Burns is currently the Mayor. She was first elected in 2014 and has been in office for three terms.

Plans to revitalize the three parks by "upgrading the playground equipment and landscaping in the parks so the children in our community can have a safe place to play."

- Plans to revitalize the three parks by "upgrading the playground equipment and landscaping in the parks so the children in our community can have a safe place to play."

Natural Resources & the Environment

As of August 31, 2023, Beth Burns did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to upgrade the equipment used by our volunteer fire department.

- Wants to upgrade the equipment used by our volunteer fire department.

Public Safety

Public Services

Wants to improve the water services and reduce the water loss.

- Wants to improve the water services and reduce the water loss.
- Plans to install new signage.
- Promises to do the lighting upgrades.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Beth Burns

Beth has lived in Flotilla, GA for 39 years. She has three children and three grandchildren. She holds a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Mercer University. She holds a master's degree in human resources and labor relations from Penn State University. She also holds an associate's degree in business management from Southern Crescent Technical College.

As of August 31, 2023, Beth Burns did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 